Great ground cover if you can find it. Slow at first but after a year it takes off. Loves growing in gravel. For photos, check out: ...Read Morehttp://www.juniperhillfarmnh.com
Mountain cranberry is a common plant in northern regions of America, Europe, and Asia. In Connecticut, however, it is believed to be exti...Read Morenct. The plant has red, edible berries that ripen in August or September.
• Family: Heath (Ericaceae)
• Habitat: rocky and peaty places
• Height: 2-7 inches
• Flower size: 1/4 inch across
• Flower color: pink
• Flowering time: June to July
• Origin: native
This information is from The Connecticut Botonical Society
There are two recognised subspecies of Vaccinium vitis-idaea. One subspecies of vitis-idaea occurs throughout northern Europe and Asia. I...Read Moret is the taller one, 12" or more.
The other subspecies is common in Alaska and Canada. It is a Creeping, evergreen sub-shrub to 6” high with urn-shaped white to pink flowers in summer, edible red berries. Hardy to –40 degrees
This plant is originally from Europe and has ornamental flowers, leaves and fruits. It reaches a height of 12' and is hardy to zone 2. ...Read MoreIf planted in hotter climates, such as zone 8, it's best to plant in the shade.
Great ground cover if you can find it. Slow at first but after a year it takes off. Loves growing in gravel. For photos, check out: ...Read More
Vaccinium vitis-idaea is also called Partridgeberry in Newfoundland
Mountain cranberry is a common plant in northern regions of America, Europe, and Asia. In Connecticut, however, it is believed to be exti...Read More
There are two recognised subspecies of Vaccinium vitis-idaea. One subspecies of vitis-idaea occurs throughout northern Europe and Asia. I...Read More
This plant is originally from Europe and has ornamental flowers, leaves and fruits. It reaches a height of 12' and is hardy to zone 2. ...Read More